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The rates displayed here are a guide, based on today's European Central Bank Exchange rates. Local money changers may charge higher rates.Your credit card will typically charge a 2% mark-up, plus overseas transaction fees depending on the card, and changing cash will typically be a 4% mark-up over the displayed rate.

Money Tips for the Smart Traveler

Be sure to tell you bank you are traveling. Otherwise they may turn off your cards to protect you from fraud.

Try to use a credit card or debit card with no overseas tranaction fees. This can save you hundreds of dollars on a trip depending or your shopping habits.

The best option in most situations is to take out enough cash for daily use from an ATM in the country you are traveling to. Large amounts of cash are easily, and frequently, lost by travelers. You may save a little money by carrying large amounts of cash, but this exposes you to a greater risk of losing a great deal of money.

The smart traveler will take one or two of there cards and an amount of cash appropriate for a day's use with them every day and leave the rest in the hotel safe. This way, if for any reason you lose your wallet you can seamlessly continue your trip.

International Airfare

Estimated roundtrip international airfare cost for January/February 2016 is between $1100 – $1400/person, depending on departure gateway. This is for an arrival in Mumbai and departure from Chennai.

Gratuities

Gratuities are suggested for the driver, assistant, local guides, and the tour director (Aditya). These people feel great pride in being given a chance to show visitors their country. If they were being paid a salary commensurate with their work, they would be earning more than they do today. Tipping is personal and completely voluntary, and we recommend the following:

INR 600/person per day for the tour director; INR 450+/person per day for local tour guides and the driver; INR 300/person per day for the assistant. If applicable, it is appropriate to tip the person who watches your shoes at a temple or religious site, approximately INR 50. Gratuities in Indian Rupee (INR) is preferred, though you can also pay in USD or your local currency.

Deposit Policy

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your reservation. The final balance is due no later than 60 days before departure.

Additional Meal Expenses

The estimated cost for additional meals is between $7 - $20/person per meal, depending on location. Hotels have a higher service cost; local establishments (recommended by Addy or a local guide) will be in the lower range.

The Trip Brochure is a shorter version of the Trip Companion. It displays the same information as the Trip Companion in a more condensed format. Each day of the trip runs continuously as opposed to each getting its own page, and the included pictures and map are a smaller size.